KYMCO USA · Recalled
ATVs Recalled By KYMCO Due to Loss of Speed Control
A manufacturing defect in the carburetor can cause the throttle to stick open, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the rider.
- Units
- About 1,700
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $1,700–$2,100
- Remedy
- See notice
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
This recall involves model year 2008 Mongoose 50cc, 70cc and 90cc Youth ATVs. KYMCO is printed on a label located on the front of the vehicle, and the model name is printed on a label located on each side of the fuel tank.
The file
- Sold at
- KYMCO dealers nationwide from August 2007 through June 2008 for between $1,700 and $2,100.
- Product type
- All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- Made in
- Taiwan
- Recalled by
- KYMCO USA, of Spartanburg, S.C.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact any authorized KYMCO dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
For additional information, contact KYMCO USA toll-free at (888) 235-3417 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.kymcousa.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated JUN 26 2008; last revised MAY 23 2014.
